Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021
Ï㽶ֱ²¥ statement on resumption of school sports
Near North District School Board (Ï㽶ֱ²¥) recognizes that participationÌýin sports is an important part of the school experienceÌýand encouragesÌýa sense of community, promotes physicalÌýhealthÌýand overall well-being.
Ï㽶ֱ²¥ is pleasedÌýtoÌýresume intramural and inter-school sportsÌýand clubs asÌýoutlined byÌýthe guidanceÌýfrom the Ministry of Education,Ìý.
In addition,ÌýÏ㽶ֱ²¥Ìýschools will resumeÌýparticipationÌýinÌýOFSSA-organized championships and festivals this fall.ÌýWeÌýare inÌýconsultation withÌýthe NorthÌýBay Parry Sound District HealthÌýUnit and our co-terminus school boards toÌýdevelopÌýconsistent healthÌýand safety protocolsÌýthat are in alignment with MinistryÌýofÌýEducation and public health guidance.
Please note practices and seasons may be off to a later start as boards confer and consult. Ï㽶ֱ²¥ may cancel sports if so advised by public health. The pandemic is causing delays in decision-making that are frustrating to everyone. Because the safety and well-being of staff and students is an Ï㽶ֱ²¥ priority, the timeframe of announcements reflects the careful consideration of our decisions.Ìý
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Information about Near North District School Board:
Near North District School Board is an English-language public school board serving the North Bay – Parry Sound – Nipissing area. The Board consists of approximately 10,000 students in 27 elementary schools, seven secondary/senior schools and various alternative learning centres. For more information, please visit nearnorthschools.ca and follow Near North District School Board on social media.
For more information, please contact:
Deb Bartlett
Communications Officer
Near North District School Board
P. (705) 472-8170, extension 5010
E. Deb.Bartlett@nearnorthschools.ca
